Charlotte FC vs New York City FC Prediction: Both sides to grab a goal

Charlotte FC were humbled in the last round when they faced DC United away from home. They lost 3-0 and that was the second time this season they had lost by that scorelin. Charlotte FC will hope they can redeem themselves as they take on New York City at the Bank of America Stadium. New York City are also coming into this match after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Toronto FC away from home. 

Charlotte FC were handed another 3-0 defeat in their last game, the only team that have beaten them by similar scoreline was Atlanta FC about two months ago. In their last 5 matches, Charlotte FC had 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Overall this season, they had 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats. They are ranked 14th in the eastern conference table and 25th on the MLS table, with 9 points from 10 matches played. Their goal ratio is 10:19.

Charlotte FC put up an abysmal display against DC United last time out. They fell behind in the 34th minute as Taxiarchis Fountas converted from the penalty spot in the 34th minute. Charlotte’s efforts to get back into the game was crushed when Christian Benteke grabbed the second goal in the 75th minute and finally the third goal came in the 95th minute through Jacob Greene. Charlotte FC had 59% possession, 1 shot on target and 5 corner kicks by the end of 90 minutes.

Team streak: more than 2.5 goals (5/6), both teams scoring (6/8), more than 4.5 cards (6/8), less than 10.5 corners (8/9).

New York City have maintained a good record until their last match that ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat against Toronto FC away from home. In their last 5 matches, they recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Overall in the MLS, they had 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats and their goal ratio is 12:11. They are 9th in the MLS table and 5th in the eastern conference table and they have 15 points from 10 matches.

New York City were left disappointed with the results of their last match against Toronto FC after putting on a very decent display. The first half ended rather quietly as neither of the teams found the back of the net and in the second half Charles Sapong grabbed the opening goal for Toronto FC in the 46th minute. The game continued that way until the final whistle and New York City were beaten. According to match statistics, New York City had 55% possession, 1 shot on target and 4 corner kicks at the end of 90 minutes.

Team streak: without a clean sheet (7), both teams scoring (4/5), less than 4.5 cards (4/5), less than 10.5 corners (8/9).

Charlotte FC and New York City will be meeting for the 3rd time throughout their histories. In the previous 2 meetings, Charlotte FC won both games.

• Charlotte FC (4-3-3): George Marks, Harrison Afful, Derrick Jones, Adilson Malanda, Nathan Bryne, Brandt Bronico, Karol Swiderski, Ashley Westwood, Kerwin Calderon, Enzo Copetti, Orrin McKinze Gaines II.
• New York City FC (4-2-3-1): Luis Barraza, Kevin O’Toole, Maixme Chanot, Thiago Martins, Mitja llenic, Keaton Parks, James Sands, Telles Magno, Richard Ledezma, Matias Pellegrini.

Analysis of Charlotte FC shows they scored 10 goals and conceded 19 in 10 matches. They score an average of 1.0 goals per game and have a 9% conversion rate. They create an average of 1.1 chances per game and miss an average of 0.7 chances per game. They play an average of 10.8 shots per game and an average of 3.3 shots on target per game. They play an average of 4.8 corners per game and concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. They have also kept 1 clean sheet.

Analysis of New York City FC shows they scored 12 goals and conceded 11 in 10 matches. They score an average of 1.2 goals per game and have 10% conversion rate. They create an average of 1.8 chances per game and miss an average of 1.0 chances per game. They play an average of 11.5 shots per game and an average of 3.9 shots on target per game. They play an average of 4.2 corners per game and concede an average of 1.1 goals per game. They have also kept 1 clean sheet.

Based on Analysis, we say:

• Bet on More than 2 Goals at 1.70 Odds
• Bet on Both Teams to Score at 1.89 Odds
• Bet on Correct Score 1-2 at 9 Odds